Covered Bridge RD over Pidcock Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 M W SR32 Adc 2925-G8 · Structure no. 000000000007536
- Built
- 1875
- 150 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Pidcock Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Covered Bridge RD over Pidcock Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 150 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2011. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge RD over Pidcock Creek built?
It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Pidcock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Pidcock Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Pidcock Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Pidcock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.